One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 194 Shiki's Gratitude! Traveling with Roger!

"Oh? Are we going back so soon?"

On a stretch of sea somewhere in the Aitwal Sea, a few snails and a few boats floated quietly.

Roya stood on the head of a snail, looking with some regret at Charlotte Linlin and Kaido standing on the two ships in front of him.

"It's just an opening banquet, after all. Who knows when we'll see each other again?"

"I'm already so angry I could burst! Why would I want to hold a banquet?"

Charlotte Linlin, hands on her increasingly muscular waist, snorted coldly, "Just looking at your face, you brat, makes me lose my appetite!"

Luo Ya sighed silently, his brows furrowing with sadness.

Time, oh, what a terrible thing.

Aunt Lingling was so affectionate to me back then; every time we met, she would want to hug and kiss me.

Now he calls me a brat!

Has the rebellious phase begun?
"Aren't you going back yet, kid?"

Kaido looked at Roya with some surprise, "Have you already made arrangements for all the countries you conquered?"

"I need to get Uncle Shiki back to his territory first."

Luo Ya said, "He's so badly injured, and his men have been almost all wiped out. How can I let him go back alone?"

Kaido's mouth twitched.

Although the Golden Lion was seriously injured, once he recovers, how many people in this sea area can threaten him?

What is this brat up to now?
"As for those countries,"

Luo Ya asked in surprise, "Of course it was planned long ago. Haven't you guys finished it yet?"

"That fast?"

Kaido raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Managing a single country is already a busy affair, let alone managing dozens of countries across an entire sea area.

"I've always said this, haven't I? I'm not interested in ruling."

Roya smiled and said, "So, let them do whatever they want. As long as they pay their taxes on time and buy my weapons on time, it doesn't matter what they do."

"Ok?"

Kaido was stunned.

Would Roya really be that kind?

"So, you mean you won't care about anything—war, pirates, bandits, or gangs—right?"

Charlotte Linlin, as expected of a queen who has ruled a country for a long time, immediately grasped the key point.

"Hahaha!"

Luo Ya scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly, "This, is this freedom?"

Charlotte Linlin gave a slight twitch of her lips.

madman!

If they had focused on governance, there would have been far more benefits, but this kid just wanted chaos!
I'm afraid the taxes he's going to collect will be an exceptionally heavy burden for those countries!
What will those who possess weapons do in order to pay taxes on time and to buy weapons on time?

It’s so hard to guess.

"Giggle!"

But at that moment, Kaido suddenly burst into laughter.
"Sounds good! A truly free environment where class and status don't matter, only power is the sole criterion!"

"Hahaha! I knew it!"

Roya laughed heartily, "Brother Kaido, you definitely understand me!"

What does it mean to say "a true friend"? It means "a true friend!"

"Giggle!"

"Humph."

Charlotte Linlin glanced disapprovingly at the two laughing men, then turned and walked onto the deck.

What else is there to say to these two idiots?

The large ship then set sail, returning to the waters of the world.

Goodbye, Roya!

On the deck of the large ship, Katakuri waved goodbye to Roa.

"Make good use of the gift I gave you."

Roya responded with a smile.

"Of course!"

Katakuri raised his trident and waved it at Roya, saying happily,
"Just you wait, Roya!"

"Then don't keep me waiting too long."

Luo Ya nodded slightly.

Katakuri, at the age of eighteen, is already quite strong.

Regarding Armament Haki, after receiving guidance from Roja, he has gradually mastered the technique of releasing it in a flowing manner.

His Observation Haki goes without saying; it's his forte.

He had already awakened his Conqueror's Haki long ago, and now he was extremely proficient at it.

Overall, their strength is now absolutely close to the level of a disaster.

Once he gets his hands on the gift he gave himself, he'll have firmly stepped into the threshold of disaster.

Well, since Enma has already been divided into three parts, dividing her into another part won't weaken her much.

In short, the Charlotte family's large ship slowly sailed away.

"I'm leaving too."

Kaido transformed into a giant blue dragon, unleashing a cloud of flames that lifted his ship into the sky.

"Roya, I'm really looking forward to seeing what your territory will become!"

"That should satisfy you."

Roya said with a smile, "Oh, by the way, remember to urge Hanafza again. I urgently need the Ancient Plant Devil Fruit."

He had previously said he would help Judge find an Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit, but when Roya asked Hanafza about it this time, the answer he received was that Hanafza didn't have one either.

That's true. Hanafza is now a full-fledged high-ranking officer of the Beasts Pirates, so the Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit he possessed has long since been consumed internally.
Fortunately, Hanavza patted his chest and said he had connections and would keep an eye out for Roya.

"You should prepare what you'll use for the exchange first."

Kaido snorted and flew into the sky with his ship, gradually disappearing into the distance.

Luo Ya watched his departing figure silently, a smile gradually spreading across his face.

So, a new era is about to begin.

According to Tiger's report, Crocus is already on Roger's ship, which means that Roger is indeed suffering from a terminal illness.

Therefore, he can now go to the final island!

Let the Great Pirate Era begin!

But until then.

Luo Ya went to a ward on the snail's back.

"Already gone?"

The Golden Lion lay quietly on the hospital bed. The man, who had always been the most domineering in the world, now had an oddly pale face, making him look weak and sickly.

"Um,"

Luo Ya walked to the bedside, pulled up a chair and sat down. "I'll take you home next."

"I don't need your gifts."

The golden lion slowly sat up, the blanket slipping off his body to reveal his muscular chest and abdomen, wrapped in thick bandages.

"It's just a minor injury. Did you really think it would render me unable to move?"

"Oh! That's amazing, Uncle Skeeter!"

Roya exclaimed in amazement, "If those words had been said to Roger back then, it would have been even more shocking."

Golden Lion's face stiffened instantly, then he glared fiercely at Roya.

"But Uncle Shiki, what are your plans next?"

Luo Ya asked with great interest, "Are most of your subordinates dead?"

"You're really direct with your questions, kid."

The golden lion sneered.

However, that cold smile quickly turned into a soft laugh.

Luo Ya's attitude showed no sympathy or pity whatsoever, as if he were having a casual conversation.

It was this attitude that made Golden Lion feel very satisfied.

He doesn't need any pity or sympathy; he's the Golden Lion!

"How to do it?"

The lion raised his right hand, his five fingers suddenly clenching into a fist. "As long as I'm alive, the Flying Pirates are unharmed! We can find as many subordinates as we want!"

"It won't end like this! That bastard Roger!"

His eyes shone with an intense light, "One day I'll make him taste this bitterness too!"

"Seeing that you, Uncle Shiki, are still so energetic, I feel relieved."

Roya nodded in satisfaction.

Yes, let's focus more on Roger.

From now on, just focus on developing your business and stop trying to compete with me.

The thought of someone wanting to be my enemy makes me unconsciously want to retaliate, even though I haven't suffered any losses yet.

The Golden Lion suddenly gave Roya a deep look.

This kid...

Whatever the purpose, this time it truly saved his life.

If it weren't for him, it's hard to say whether that wretched woman Lingling would have shown mercy.

Shiki wondered to himself, if he and Roya switched places, and Roya was the one lying there while he was the one standing to the side, would he choose to save Roya?

not sure.

Could it be that beneath Roya's crazy exterior lies a heart that truly knows how to repay kindness?

What a joke!
But in any case... "I will remember this favor."

Golden Lion said bluntly, "Roya, if there's anything you need in the future, just ask. As long as it's within my power, I won't refuse."

"Oh! I can't accept this!"

Roya waved his hands repeatedly, then sighed and said, "But since you've said that, Uncle Shiki, I'm sorry, but I'll definitely ask you for help the first thing in the future if I encounter any problems!"

The golden lion's lips twitched again.

That brat, his face changes in the blink of an eye.

However, lately we have indeed been too concerned about the threat from Roya!
I almost forgot that Roger was my first and strongest enemy!
The golden lion rested with Roya for a day, and the next day, after regaining some of its mobility, it flew away on its own.

He wouldn't allow his vulnerable side to be exposed to outsiders.

Even though it's already been exposed, don't keep it exposed for too long.

"Ghana! Uncle Shiki!"

Like all good children, Roya waved goodbye to the golden lion.

This uncle is really polite.

I told them to just ask if they needed anything, and I got this unexpected reward.

Only after the golden lion's figure disappeared into the clouds did Roya stretch.

"Then, it's time to go find Roger."

The snail fleet began its return journey.

On the shore of a deserted island in this sea, Roger's pirate ship was quietly moored.

On the coast, the Roger Pirates are having a banquet.

Roger, holding his daughter in one arm and a wine glass in the other, looked at the red-skinned fishman sitting opposite him. "So, when exactly is Roja arriving?"

"They're already on their way."

Tiger succinctly stated, "You've asked nine times already, can you please stop?"

"Hahaha! So it's happened that many times already?"

Roger laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned, and even moved a few steps closer to Tiger. "So, really, can't we give him a little push?"

"..."

Tiger rolled his eyes and simply didn't bother to answer.

"Wow ah ah!"

It was at this moment that his daughter, whom he was holding in his arms, suddenly burst into tears.

"Roger, didn't you say you were here to breastfeed Robin?"

Nearby, Olvia, who was uninterested in the men's party and was busy reviewing her knowledge of ancient writing, suddenly frowned. The seemingly delicate woman revealed a powerful aura at this moment.

"I'm so sorry, Olvia!"

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Roger's forehead, and his voice stammered.

Olvia is usually a very gentle and intellectual woman, so once she gets angry, she is very difficult to appease.

"I'll feed him right away!"

"Then hurry up!"

"Yes!"

Tiger watched Roger frantically feeding his daughter and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

The legendary pirate, Gold Roger, actually had this side to him?

Well, compared to that guy Roya, he's much more human.

However, it was at this moment.

"Ok?"

Roger, who was breastfeeding his daughter, suddenly looked up.

On the distant sea, giant snails rapidly emerged from beneath the surface.

"Is it finally here?"

Rayleigh tilted his head back, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, then turned his head. "Roger?"

"Olvia, I'm sorry, it seems I can't breastfeed Robin."

Roger stood up and carefully handed his daughter to his wife. "Take her to the back."

"Be careful."

Olvia took her daughter and turned to walk away, whispering a word of advice.

"Ah."

Roger smiled and nodded.

"So, Captain,"

Bucky asked, trembling slightly, "Are we going to have to fight Roja again?"

A year ago on Fishman Island, Roya scared him half to death, almost causing them all to perish at sea.

"There shouldn't be any fighting,"

Roger simply gazed into the distance at the shadow that was flying across the sky. "But it won't hurt to be prepared in advance."

"Then we still have to fight, right?"

Bucky had a long face.

"Hahaha! Bucky! Get your act together!"

Jabba laughed heartily, "Look how calm Shanks is!"

Upon hearing this, Bucky turned his head and saw his good friend, wearing a straw hat, giving him a bright smile.

Shanks is indeed different from me.

Bucky couldn't help but think that way.

At that very moment, a dark shadow shot through the sky, then abruptly changed direction, tracing a right angle in the air before plummeting straight down.

The moment the horse hit the ground, a gust of wind spread out, and the person landed lightly.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Roger."

Luo Ya said with a smile, "We need to send Uncle Shiki back first. Come to think of it, you guys went too far."

Then you shouldn't scheme against him.

Roger's eye twitched.

Before he could speak, Roya asked directly, "Speaking of which, Roger, you do indeed have an incurable disease, right?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in Roger's crew was stunned. Jabba was so shocked that his sunglasses fell to the ground.

How did he know!

This news should only be known to the crew of Roger's crew!
The black and white colors flickered in Roya's eyes, and he nodded slightly.

Well, it appears to be true.

That's true, since Crocus has already boarded the ship, he must have already contracted a terminal illness.

"That's true, but Roya, how did you know?"

Roger looked at Roya with great curiosity.

How did this kid know?
Surely there can't be a spy from Roya among our seemingly united group of friends, right?

"Since you're already out of time, what are you waiting for?"

Roya offered no explanation, simply waving to Roger, "Let's go, brother, we're going to the final island!"

What does "brother" mean?

Jabba's mouth twitched.

That kid really knows how to get close to people!
"What do you mean by 'we'?"

Rayleigh's eyelids twitched as well.

Do you intend to join us in this operation?

Roger's mouth gaped open, his features contorted, "What do you mean by 'the final island'! Roya! What do you mean?"

"Huh? Didn't I make myself clear?"

Luo Ya tilted his head. "I know where the remaining two stones are."

"Roya!!"

Roger practically jumped up in cheers, "You bastard! Are you an angel?"

No more searching like a needle in a haystack, can we soon head directly to the final island?
After a brief moment of astonishment, everyone in Roger's crew was overjoyed.

"Very good!!"

Bucky laughed so hard he jumped for joy, "Captain! Your dream is finally about to come true!"

Behind them, Olvia, who was holding her daughter, couldn't help but have tears welling up in her eyes.

Has this moment finally arrived?

Has O'Hara's long-cherished wish finally come true?
"The so-called reward,"

Roya raised the corners of his mouth. "It wouldn't be too much to ask you to take me to see the final island, would it?"

I still have to go to the final island myself to see it, otherwise what if I ask Roger later if he lied to me?

Right?

As for how to ensure my safety on Roger's ship—haha, I'm already on Roger's ship, so I'm not the one who should be worried about safety.

"Of course! Let's go now, my good brother!"

Tiger blinked, looking somewhat bewildered.

Did he hear something he shouldn't have heard?
In any case, the Roger Pirates had no intention of holding a banquet at the moment and set sail immediately.

"So, Roya, where do we get the third stone?"

"Elephant Island, Zou. It's quite a coincidence that the elephant is currently active in this area. Hmm, this is Uncle Shiki's territory. I'll go ask him about the elephant's exact whereabouts."

"Hahahaha! You bastard! Anyway, let's set sail! Men! The final island is just one step away!"

"Yes!"

Therefore, Roya temporarily traveled with Roger's pirate crew.

(End of this chapter)